Design assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Design assembler demographics by:
Design assembler gender statistics
21.2% of design assemblers are women and 78.8% of design assemblers are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Design assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Design assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,246
Female income
$34,362
Design assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design assembler positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of design assemblers are female.
Design assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2011 | 72.93% | 27.07% |
| 2012 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
| 2013 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2014 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2015 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2016 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2018 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 2019 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2020 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2021 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
Design assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared design assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Design Assembler | 79% | 21% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Design assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design assemblers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all design assemblers. Comparatively, 14.7% of design assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of design assemblers are Asian.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Design assembler race
| Design assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Design assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how design assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.94% | 10.21% | 7.46% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 67.15% | 10.49% | 7.39% | 12.52% |
| 2012 | 64.84% | 11.44% | 6.79% | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 67.52% | 9.44% | 6.37% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 65.02% | 9.09% | 9.75% | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 8.11% | 7.81% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 66.11% | 8.88% | 8.79% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 66.15% | 9.78% | 7.97% | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 67.72% | 8.37% | 6.65% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 64.13% | 10.78% | 11.03% | 12.70% |
| 2020 | 60.22% | 6.68% | 10.65% | 18.23% |
| 2021 | 63.84% | 8.20% | 9.84% | 14.69% |
Design assembler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,178 |
| White | $37,607 |
| Black or African American | $37,058 |
| Asian | $37,852 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,551 |
Average design assembler age
See how the average age of design assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Design assembler age breakdown
The average age of design assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the design assembler population.
Design assembler age breakdown
| Design Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Design assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for design assemblers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of design assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Design assemblers by degree level
| Design assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Design assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,217 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,093 |
Design assembler employment statistics
Most design assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where design assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design assemblers work.
Design assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Design assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the design assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Design assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
Design assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for design assemblers are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Design assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Design assembler turnover and employment statistics
Design assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average design assembler tenure
The average design assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 design assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Design assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Design assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design assemblers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Watchmaker | 3.41% | 2,384 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Design Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar design assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Watchmaker | 3.41% | 2,384 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by design assemblers
The most common foreign language among design assemblers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Design assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |